Tuesday, March 1, 2011

WK7_HW_EddieMason_FinalProjectConcept


FINAL PROJECT
Concept Doc
Intro to Web - Winter 2011

Destination Location: California

URL: Califoryou.com

Will be a blog slash Interactive website that will consist of updates predicated upon region that will involve a broad range of topics that will include Entertainment, Cuisine, Culture, Quality of Life, Real Estate, Social Concepts, Landmarks/History, Politics, Career Developing and Networking, Philanthropy. as well as Social Networking comprised of researched Demography








Tuesday, February 22, 2011

HWWk7_EddieMason_WebInspiration

                                                             http://www.40acres.com/

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Wk4_HW_EddieM_Site Map

Spiderhouse Cafe

                                   Home


Events                Menu                Press             Mailing List                Contact




                                     Home


  History         Featured Artists               Events           Social Networking       Community    News



For the current site a navigational element is utilized but not in the most organized  function. I would prefer to use an iconic element along with an experimental as well. This would optimize the artistry content for aesthetics while providing information

ICWK4_EddieM_Nav styles

GQ
http://www.gq.com/

40 Acres and a Mule Prod
http://www.40acres.com/

Tourneau
http://www.tourneau.com/

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

WK3-IC-Eddie Mason-Client Site Review


User Profiles

40 Acres and a Mule Productions

Name: Ellis Hunter






















Description: 27 year old professional. Loves film and current events that deal with relevant issues of cultural and social .

Task 1 : Searching for forums to discuss and find those who relate to his point of view.
Task 2 : Ingest current and evolving ideas for self improvement

Name: Ryan Capanelli













Description: 21 year old aspiring filmmaker searching to see all points of views and different styles of filmmaking. From the technical make up to the inspirational apect.

Task 1 : Observe the overall make up of the website and the films from the production company to grasp a different perspective.
Task 2 :  Find new avenues in which to make contacts or discuss topics that may spur creativity


G.Q.

Name: Mark Reynolds

















Description: A 26 year old male who works as a junior account at a larger firm. Graduated from Tulane University with a marketing degree. Mark enjoys contemporary fashion along with fine dining living.

Task 1 : Search for latest updates on present and future trends with modern living from fashion to entertainment.


Task 2 : Acquire news and current events that relate to his lifestyle.


G.Q.



Name: Peter Petrino















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South Congress Café


Name: Margaret Henning

















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South Congress Café


Name: Terry Willingham












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Media Kits

Austin Monthly

Bon Appetit


WK3-HW-EddieM-Group Work




Spider House Target Analysis


            The demographics of this website reaches out to male and female 18 – 55 year old demographic of a mobile and migrating nature.  The music and art composite is geared towards a classically and traditionally educated professionals and artists, as well music or art enthusiasts who’s income level is above average to affluent. This music enthusiast is incorporated into the hobbies list. The occupation which coincides with income level of above average results in more of a professional type or a artist who has a comprehensive knowledge of specific genres from a practical sense. 

Name: Richard Meredith

















Description: A professional male of middle years with a traditional extended education and an above average income, seeks an arena to listen to live music around peers who share knowledge of quality music as well as quality atmosphere and conversation






Task 1 : Discover obscure yet talented entertainment.





Task 2 : Find diverse and eclectic crowd to inspire creative insight.













Name: Malia Gregg





















Description: A female traditional 25 year old  artist with a traditional fine arts educational background with a less than steady income  from the service industry who seeks a forum to display artwork of her own as well as seeing contemporary pieces of peer. A dial up user or whatever is available from Mac to PC which commonly leads to lower resolution and assorted browsers of low grade quality

Task 1 : Find an outlet to display pieces.

Task 2 : Find other artists and others who share common interests.




Changes to Website


The changes to the website would include the change of the brand in regards to font to be more legible along with a different color contrast to make the brand stand out. The home page would be redone to be more descriptive to what the Spider House is about. A more definitive stated purpose would be included.
A navigation search dedicated to making genre searches easier with an emphasis on organization to event posts as well as information on featured shows and artists. Advertisements in terms of branding and their intended purpose could be highlighted through a more planned approach of color usage and contrast to highlight  desired focal points.





Media Kits

Austin Monthly
http://www.austinmonthly.com/advertise.php

Bon Appetit
http://www.condenastmediakit.com/ba/

 Austin Lifestyle
http://www.austinlifestylemagazine.com/Advertise.aspx